Sheer Zinc Face Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 50 Reviews

Neutrogena® Sheer Zinc Face Dry-Touch Lotion SPF 50 a mineral-based sunscreen that provides high, broad spectrum sun protection. The formula contains Purescreen® zinc oxide to protect against ageing UVA and burning UVB rays. Specially formulated for facial skin, it is enriched with vitamin E, a skin conditioning antioxidant, making it suitable for daily use. It is lightweight, leaves an invisible finish on the skin and is water resistant for up to two hours.

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Member since 26/06/2018

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vtjh

29 Jun 2018 5:06 PM

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2

Definitely not dry-touch

This sunblock is advertised as a lightweight sunblock that does not leave any residue on drying. I beg to differ.

I find this sunblock very thick in consistency and quite difficult to apply. Because of its thickness, I often find myself having to drag the sunblock across my face to prevent it from caking in the middle of my forehead. After application, I can literally feel the sunblock sitting on my face.

It is however, quite mattifying. It does keep my combo skin feeling quite matte throughout the day, though I’d rather have an oily lightweight face rather than a dry deadweight face.

The SPF protection is also noteworthy, as I’ve never gotten sunburnt using this despite not reapplying throughout the day, but perhaps this has got to do with the thick physical barrier this sunblock provides.

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Member since 25/04/2008

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ray_jay

24 May 2018 8:30 PM

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1

Neutogena Sheer Zinc Suncreen

Neutogena sheer zinc suncreen lotion is a broad spectrum mineral sunscreen that claims to contain 100% zinc oxide technology.
It claims to given protection against burning uvb rays and uva ageing rays while being invisible on skin & free of fragrance, parabeans and chemicals.

On application to the skin the formula is quite heavy and creamy, however it is easy to spread and move around the skin.
The formula contains 21.6% zinc oxide and applies very much like a thick heavy occlusive zinc.
The creamy formula is quite smooth & does leave a nice softness to the skin- its not so drying on the skin.
When it dries- it doesn't feel as "lightweight & invisible," as it claims. It feels heavy and sticky all day.
This product leaves a very thick heavy feel on the skin & a very obvious white cast.
The formula feels incredibly heavy on the skin all day.
The sunscreen also contains phenethyl alcohol.
It works ok under makeup as it sets heavy and doesn't move.
However makeup is the only way to get rid of the heavy white look.
It makes my skin look greasy and oilier than usual as the day goes on.

I wouldn't recommend this one as there are so many more mineral based sunscreens on the market now that don't have any of these problems.

Member since 20/05/2008

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IndieAna

8 Nov 2017 7:45 PM

Star Rating:

1

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen

As well as being zinc based, there on the label of the Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen are the words "sheer" and "dry-touch". I couldn't not try it! I am always on the lookout for non-greasy physical sunscreens and find them hard to come by.

The sunscreen is packaged in a 59 ml plastic squeeze tube with flip-top lid. It has a sunscreen scent, but it's not at all strong, there's also a powdery note, so it's quite pleasant and not overpowering.

The lotion is quite thick in consistency.

It was apparent that this sunscreen was zinc-based as soon as it touched my skin. The lotion goes on easily enough, but gives me a thick white cast that just doesn't seem to blend evenly.

I didn't give up hope, though, because this was going to be dry to the touch, right? Nope, stays tacky all day, not as sticky, but certainly not dry to the touch either. The white cast does fade, but only slightly so I still look sickly.

The Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face Lotion is a fail for me, actually a huge disappointment. The only reason I will continue to use this tube is that their claim that it is fine under makeup is true. I don't need a primer when using this sunscreen and the makeup seems to hide the pale mess underneath.

Member since 28/03/2008

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JL

28 Oct 2017 1:22 PM

Star Rating:

3

A good mineral sunscreen

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face 'Dry-Touch' lotion SPF 50.

This sunscreen comes in a 59ml plastic tube. It is this size due to the conversion from US Fluid Oz to ml, 2oz = 59ml. As Neutrogena is a U.S based and founded product it makes sense. The packaging is great, nice size tube that will fit in your bag easy, has a flip top lid that allows good control over how much product is dispensed.

The sunscreen itself is quite thick and solid white in colour. There is a slight discernable 'smell' to the product, to me smells a bit 'muddy', which does disappear after a while but is not what I would call a nice smell.
I applied to my face after Cleansing, toning and my Neutrogena Rapid wrinkle repair routine, which is why I decided to try this sunscreen in the first place. When you use Retinols and Vitamin C products you MUST use sunscreen as these products will increase your sensitivity to the sun.
I am 48 years old, with some mild pigmentation on my forehead and a bit on my right cheek so I use Mineral based sunscreens on a daily basis. I am allergic to chemical sunscreens so I have no choice but to use the zinc based products. I hoped that this would be the product that could replace my Clinique City Block Sheer 30+ but alas, NO.
Now don't get me wrong, this is a very good product AND it is 50+ so you really have to weigh up the pros and cons to see if it is a product you want to try.
PROS
50+ sunscreen, both UVA and UVB protection
Fairly lightweight if applied well
Good price point
2Hrs water resistant
Contains Vitamin E
Non-irritating for sensitive skin - I can vouch for this.

CONS
Does leave a white cast on skin, I am reasonably fair but do have some colour, I would say I am your average caucasian woman with Auburn hair and brown eyes. You need to work it into the skin in sections and make sure all white streaks are smoothed in.

The slight 'muddy' smell, Not ferral by any stretch of the imagination but noticeable enough to rate a mention. Doesn't last long.

If you have oily skin this will be better than Invisible Zinc but not as good as Clinique City Block. The Clinique version has a slight skin toned tint to it to help tone down the white cast. If Neutrogena would do the same it would make this product much more human skin tone friendly instead of Casper the Friendly ghost tone friendly. The white cast does seem to settle once the product 'drys' but it is still there in certain lights.

If it is a hot day and you are sweating this is going feel a bit greasy, especially if you have oily skin, mine is only slightly oily in the T-zone and if I don't sweat too much this product is fine. However I do find it will settle into pores a bit and I have some slight scarring on my chin that the 'white' will settle into. This product may settle into wrinkles if you have them.

In Summary
Overall this is the best 50+ Zinc I have tried and I have tried a few. I will buy it again as it is good to have a sunscreen with this kind of high protection for camping trips or fishing trips and I don't find it too greasy - at least not as greasy as Invisible Zinc. For everyday use I will stick to my beloved Clinique City block 30+. I think you have to decide if you think this product will work for you.

Any Tips?:

Mix with a bit of mineral makeup powder to help tone down the Casper Effect. This should also help those with oilier skins.

Ideal For...:

Everyone, however I suspect those with very oily skin may still find this product quite oily.